Voters in Rhode Island's Senate primary on Tuesday chose the two candidates who will represent the Republican and Democrat parties in November.
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation earned perfect scores from a nonpartisan watchdog organization for its support for voting rights and US Supreme Court reforms, and other pieces of “pro-democracy legislation.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m. in Rhode Island, and while none of the statewide general offices are on the ballot today, there is a contentious primary for mayor in Cranston and several interesting General Assembly races to watch.
WASHINGTON -- Sheldon Whitehouse wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island primary election.
The Pawtucket democrat is reportedly being vetted by President Biden’s administration for a job with the US Small Business Administration.
Patricia Morgan wins Republican. Patricia Morgan wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island primary ele
Source: Election results are from The Associated Press. Produced by Michael Andre, Camille Baker, Neil Berg, Michael Beswetherick, Matthew Bloch, Irineo Cabreros, Nico Chilla, Nate Cohn, Alastair Coote,
Alert: Sheldon Whitehouse wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Rhode Island primary election
The list includes a former GOP operative who switched parties, a Woonsocket sheet metal foreman, and a Peruvian-American attorney.
In short, that if voters approve Question 1 on Nov. 5 there will be an election to choose 75 delegates who will meet at a time and place to be determined to recommend amendments to the constitution that would be put up for approval at another statewide election.
An apparent assassination on Former President Donald Trump has sparked both political and civilian condemnation of acts of violence.